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Wednesday, October 14

Twitter to pay $100,000 over campaign finance violations
Twitter is the latest social media giant to pay for violations of Washington state’s campaign finance disclosure rules. Attorney General Bob Ferguson said Tuesday the company agreed to pay $100,000 for failing to maintain records related to ads that ran from 2012 through 2019, when Twitter banned political advertising. Continue reading at The Olympian. (Richard Drew)

Washington state Senate committee to tackle police reforms
Police reform will be a top issue for the Legislature when it returns for the 2021 session in January. Democratic Senator Jamie Pedersen is finalizing a bill to address many of the reforms, including the creation of a stronger decertification process for officers. “As a way to make sure that officers who have misused their authority in various ways can be removed from service,” Pedersen explained. Continue reading at MyNorthwest. (David Ryder)

Supreme Court halts census in latest twist of 2020 count
The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that the Trump administration can end census field operations early, in a blow to efforts to make sure minorities and hard-to-enumerate communities are properly counted in the crucial once-a-decade tally. The decision was not a total loss for plaintiffs in a lawsuit challenging the administration’s decision to end the count early. They managed to get nearly two extra weeks of counting people as the case made its way through the courts. Continue reading at The Bellingham Herald.

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Associated Press
King County moves ahead with sales tax for homeless housing
Inslee: 5 Washington counties can relax virus restrictions
1 killed, thousands lose power in Northwest wind storm
WA Lt. Gov at seminary school in California since September
Supreme Court halts census in latest twist of 2020 count
Twitter to pay $100,000 over campaign finance violations
Washington state schools report 37 employee COVID-19 cases
Supreme Court halts census count after Trump administration filing

Aberdeen Daily World
More free COVID-19 test locations announced, including Ocean Shores, Westport
Two new COVID-19 cases reported in Pacific County, total at 107
Great Washington ShakeOut happening Thursday
Op-ed: In plot against Whitmer, ‘militia’ has become a loaded word

Bainbridge Island Review
Initial jobless claims take huge drop

Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
Watch: Gov. Jay Inslee spoke Tuesday (Oct. 13) on Washington state’s COVID-19 response
Here are the new COVID-19 cases and deaths confirmed Tuesday for Washington state
Whatcom County sees 26 new COVID-19 cases, 1 death as state reports return after three days
Strong winds knock out power to thousands during Washington state storm
Washington state governor: Counties in modified phase 1 are going to phase 2
First US patient reinfected with COVID-19, study says. What does it mean for immunity?
Facebook will block anti-vaccination ads, but anti-vax groups to remain

The Daily News
Complaints against Woodland council for in-person meetings, lack of masks

Everett Herald (subscription required)
Portals crafted by volunteers up at Oso Slide Memorial site
Schools told to pause resumption of classes as virus surges
Mountlake Terrace-based health insurer Premera cuts 285 jobs
What we know: Washington coronavirus outbreak at a glance
Boeing’s struggles continue: No jetliner sales in September

Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
St. Michael Medical Center prepares for December opening
Kitsap Public Health reports 16th COVID-19 death
Blustery Tuesday sees downed trees, power outages across Kitsap
Park reopens as project to help Chico Creek salmon wraps up

News Tribune (subscription required)
It’s the deadliest year in Tacoma since 1998, and there are two months to go
Pierce County reports more than 800 new COVID-19 cases in past 14 days
No cash transactions and other changes coming to Tacoma Dome in ‘touchless’ COVID era

Olympian (subscription required)
Olympia City Council passes emergency renter protections
Here are the new COVID-19 cases and deaths confirmed Tuesday for Washington state
13 new COVID-19 cases reported in Thurston County Tuesday
Washington state governor: Counties in modified phase 1 are going to phase 2
Thousands without power after two outages Tuesday morning
Court authorizes sale of former Washington state ferry at Olympia port

Peninsula Daily News
Clallam aims to extend Social Distancing Center into spring
One new COVID-19 case in Jefferson; none in Clallam

Puget Sound Business Journal
New Boeing Dreamliner rolls out of South Carolina factory — then needs a tow
Delta to retire 150 more Boeing jets, overhaul $5B worth of Airbus orders
A $52,112 helicopter ride: Coronavirus patients battle surprise medical bills
Premera Blue Cross cuts workforce by 8%
King County sales tax hike to benefit thousands of chronically homeless people
Former Washington governors say state leaders must learn from pandemic

Snoqualmie Valley Record
King County Council approves funding for affordable housing
COVID-19 guidelines for Halloween

Spokesman Review
Five counties move off Phase 1 as Spokane records 8,000 COVID-19 cases
‘All about politics’: Local law professors react to SCOTUS nomination hearings
Spokane County faces $11 million shortfall in 2021 budget
UW weighs ‘harsher’ response to Greek Row COVID-19 outbreak
Kindergartners at Spokane Public Schools are returning full-time. What about everyone else?

Tri-City Herald
37 Tri-Cities school employees have contracted COVID since classes started
Tri-Cities just entered Phase 2. Here’s what you need to know
Tri-Cities health district offering drive-thru flu shots
Another Tri-Cities area COVID death, as recent climb in local cases continues

Washington Post
Trump nominee says ‘no one is above the law’ but declines to say whether president has power to pardon himself
Proposal to hasten herd immunity to the coronavirus grabs White House attention but appalls top scientists

Yakima Herald Republic
Yakima County moves into Phase 2 of state’s coronavirus reopening plan
20 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday
Newhouse: Trump signs bills addressing murdered, missing indigenous women

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KING5 TV (NBC)
King County Sheriff’s Office probe recommends firing detective after Facebook posts about protests
Washington Lt. Gov Cyrus Habib leaves state for seminary before the end of his term (Liias)
Inslee: Last 5 counties in Phase 1 can move to Phase 2 of coronavirus recovery
Boeing’s struggles continue: No jetliner sales in September

KIRO7 TV (CBS)
King County Undersheriff recommends detective be fired over controversial Facebook posts
Western Washington Gets Real: Asians push for the 2020 Census
King County coronavirus cases rising
Report shows Seattle area has the largest rent increase in the nation over the past decade

KOMO4 TV (ABC)
King County raises sales tax in effort to help house the chronic homeless population
COVID-19: Gov. Inslee relaxes restrictions on 5 Washington counties
Probe recommends King County deputy be fired after ‘All Lives Splatter’ post
Twitter to pay Washington $100,000 for campaign finance violations

KNKX FM
WA Lt. Gov. Cyrus Habib on unpaid leave, attending Jesuit training in California (Billig)

KUOW FM
WATCH LIVE: AMY CONEY BARRETT’S SUPREME COURT CONFIRMATION HEARINGS
‘So Hard To Prove You Exist’: Flawed Fraud Protections Deny Unemployment To Millions
Updates: Pandemic in Washington state
Delta Loses $5 Billion In 3rd Quarter, May Soon Furlough 1,700 Pilots
Can Trump Pardon Himself? Barrett Elides What Booker Calls A Live Issue
Sen. Booker Challenges Judge Barrett On Bias In The Justice System
Americans Are Dying In The Pandemic At Rates Far Higher Than In Other Countries
October 13th | Just how bad is income inequality?
Why Do Judges Wear Black Robes? Amy Coney Barrett Has The Answer
Barrett Says She Does Not Consider Roe V. Wade ‘Super-Precedent’
Facebook Bans Ads Discouraging Vaccines, In Latest Misinformation Crackdown
‘I Am Not Hostile To The ACA’: Barrett Pushes Back On Democrats’ Claims
Barrett On George Floyd: Obvious That ‘Racism Persists In Our Country’

NW Public Radio
Environmental And Energy Industry Groups Commit To Working Together On (Some) Hydro Projects
Washington Lt. Governor On Unpaid Leave As He Attends Jesuit Training In California (Billig)
Governor Inslee Moves Remaining Washington Counties To Phase 2; Whitman County Adds Deaths

Q13 TV (Fox)
‘Concerning trend’ as Puget Sound counties see increasing COVID-19 infections

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MyNorthwest.com
Washington state Senate committee to tackle police reforms (Pedersen, Goodman)

Seattle P.I.
Drone moths: UW develops tiny sensors that can be dropped from moths to collect data

Tuesday, October 13

WA lawmakers, leaders weigh in as SCOTUS confirmation hearings begin
As confirmation hearings for Judge Amy Coney Barrett have begun in the Senate judiciary committee, many Democratic Washington state lawmakers and leaders continued to express their opposition to Barrett’s appointment to the Supreme Court. Continue reading at MyNorthwest. (Getty)

How to hunt a ‘murder hornet’: Washington scientists capture and tag invasive bug
Scientists from the Washington Department of Agriculture have successfully captured a second, live Asian giant hornet. They were able to tag the invasive hornet with the hope of finding its nest. If successful, they will move in to eradicate that nest. Continue reading at KUOW. (Washington State Department of Agriculture)

Not headed in the right direction: Inland Northwest COVID-19 cases continue to climb
In the last three days, health officials have confirmed more than 300 local COVID-19 cases. On Friday, the Spokane Regional Health District confirmed 94 new cases. “We have a false sense of being out of the woods or that the pandemic isn’t as prevalent in our county, and that couldn’t be further from the truth,” Spokane County Health Officer Dr. Bob Lutz said in a press release. Continue reading at The Spokesman-Review. (Molly Quinn)

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Associated Press
University of Washington virus outbreak continues to grow
Washington state again fails to live-track murder hornet
Washington law allows bikes to use stop signs as yield signs
Coronavirus survives on phone screen, cash and other surfaces for 28 days, study says
FBI: Groups also discussed kidnapping Virginia governor
UN: Climate change means more weather disasters every year
IMF envisions a sharp 4.4% drop in global growth for 2020
Protesters knock down Roosevelt, Lincoln statues in Portland

Aberdeen Daily World
SBA, Treasury simplify forgiveness process on small PPP loans
Businesses face fines for coronavirus mask violations, but most are complying

Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
Coronavirus updates: UW outbreak grows; funds help affordable housing operators
One Whatcom region shows zero COVID infection rate, as state’s data issues continue
Port of Bellingham receiving $7 million federal grant. Here’s what it’s going toward
Washington state is unable to provide COVID-19 case and death numbers Monday
Watch an Asian Giant Hornet get tagged
Second live Asian giant hornet caught in Whatcom. State races to narrow hunt for nest
Here’s where stimulus talks stand after Trump administration’s $1.8 trillion proposal

Bothell Reporter
Editorial: Let’s clear the air on wildfires, climate change

Capital Press
Feisty Asian giant hornet escapes into the woods

Columbian
Clark County sets record for new COVID-19 cases, adding 157 in three days

Everett Herald (subscription required)
What we know: Washington coronavirus outbreak at a glance
Editorial: Project will aid education of homeless students

Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
Kitsap Public Health reports 16th COVID-19 death
Bremerton Mayor: Halloween events ‘should be canceled’ this year
Lightning strike knocks state ferry Puyallup from service

News Tribune (subscription required)
Movie theater chains with locations in South Puget Sound announce Friday reopenings
Pierce County starts week with lower number of new COVID-19 cases; new outbreak listed
When should the Puyallup School District bring kids back for in-person learning?
Port of Tacoma, others agree to fine in Save Tacoma Water campaign finance case

Olympian (subscription required)
Will the Ready Reserve Fleet ships handle cargo at the Port of Olympia?
Coronavirus updates: UW outbreak grows; funds help affordable housing operators
Washington state is unable to provide COVID-19 case and death numbers Monday
Thurston County adds 21 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday
Second live Asian giant hornet caught in Whatcom. State races to narrow hunt for nest
Thousands without power after two outages Tuesday morning
Weigh in Tuesday on rules under consideration for smoking, vaping in Thurston County

Peninsula Daily News
Two new cases confirmed in Jefferson; none in Clallam

Puget Sound Business Journal
Another zero month for Boeing airplane orders, but deliveries rise with 787 handoffs
COVID-19 vaccines are chance at salvation, financial and beyond, for drugmakers
Johnson & Johnson halts coronavirus vaccine trial because of sick volunteer
Opinion: An argument for tax reform in Washington state

Seattle Weekly
State still sifting through thousands of unemployment claims

Spokesman Review
Not headed in the right direction: Inland Northwest COVID-19 cases continue to climb
Washington officials tracked a live Asian giant hornet, then they lost it
COVID-19 surges in Coeur d’Alene schools; two new cases at Spokane Public Schools

Tri-City Herald
Mid-Columbia woman in her 30s dies of COVID. She had no other health issues
Struggling to reopen. Private Tri-Cities clubs want to be a ‘lifesaver’ again for seniors

Washington Post
Barrett says she made ‘no commitment’ to White House, Senate on how she would decide cases
Johnson & Johnson pauses covid-19 vaccine study for ‘unexplained illness’
McConnell plans vote on narrow economic relief measure while Trump urges lawmakers to ‘Go big or go home!!!’
Trying to reach herd immunity is ‘unethical’ and unprecedented, WHO head says
FBI: Whitmer plotters also discussed kidnapping Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam
California faces stretch of ‘critical’ fire risk as heat dome builds Wednesday

Yakima Herald Republic
Flu season has arrived; here’s where to get vaccines in the Yakima Valley
Yakima Health District reports 28 new COVID-19 cases from Sunday, Monday
Yakama Nation sues city of Yakima over landfill site

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KING5 TV (NBC)
Boeing expected to update status of 737 MAX orders on Tuesday
King County to expand hours, reduce gaps in monitoring offenders on electronic home detention

KIRO7 TV (CBS)
‘It’s absolutely a hate crime’: Police search for suspects after swastika images plaster Bellingham businesses
State Republicans renew demand for special session

KOMO4 TV (ABC)
Neighbors frustrated with noise, disruptions from homeless encampments
WSU study: Alcohol use changed right after COVID-19 lockdown
Swastika stickers found on Bellingham businesses in hate crime incident, police say

KNKX FM
WATCH LIVE: Amy Coney Barrett’s Supreme Court confirmation hearings
Port Townsend offers a glimpse of in-person schooling in the era of COVID-19

KUOW FM
WATCH LIVE: AMY CONEY BARRETT’S SUPREME COURT CONFIRMATION HEARINGS
Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Trial Paused Due To ‘Unexplained Illness’ In Participant
Barrett Tries To Float Above Democrats’ Snares, Including On Election Delay
More Companies Are Using Technology To Monitor For Coronavirus In The Workplace
KLOG: Bellevue reviewing police use-of-force policies
Updates: Pandemic in Washington state
Trouble On Main Street
John McCain’s 108-Year-Old Mother Dies
King County Metro reveals post-pandemic recovery strategy
How to hunt a ‘murder hornet’: Washington scientists capture and tag invasive bug
Conservation Groups Vow Challenge After Federal Decision Not To Protect Wolverines
Sen. Mike Lee, Recently Infected With Coronavirus, Attends Confirmation Hearing

Q13 TV (Fox)
Landlords receive little support with mounting financial pressure
2nd coronavirus vaccine trial paused over unexplained illness
COVID-19 reinfection: Researchers confirm Nevada man got virus twice, second time ‘more severe’
Some Pierce County parents fear return to remote learning as health officials warns of high COVID-19 cases
Asian giant hornet captured, but state officials unsuccessful in live-tracking insect to nest

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MyNorthwest.com
COVID-19 updates: New high volume free testing site opens in Federal Way
WSDOT is hiring temporary winter maintenance workers
WA lawmakers, leaders weigh in as SCOTUS confirmation hearings begin
State tracks live Asian giant hornet, getting closer to finding first nest

Slog
With Rainy Season Upon Us, Seattle’s Handing Out Money to Homes That Reduce Water Waste

Monday, October 12

Civil rights groups to Inslee: Stop sending children to facilities like the one that killed Cornelius Fredericks
This spring, a Black teenager named Cornelius Fredericks was restrained by the staff at a youth academy in Michigan because he threw a sandwich. Fredericks, 16, was pinned down for more than 10 minutes, saying “I can’t breathe” before he died, according to a lawsuit. Continue reading at The Inlander. (Tina Pinedo)

Kindergarten enrollment is way down in WA. What does it mean for kids and families?
The children struggle to mute and un-mute their microphones. Squirming at kitchen tables and makeshift desks, their small voices occasionally squeak through laptop speakers, asking the teacher — who long ago established herself as a saint and a zen master — why the feed is glitching or how come they can’t see the lesson on the screen. Continue reading at The News Tribune. (Bob Brawdy)

UW releases latest US COVID-19 model, projecting death toll
Researchers at the University of Washington’s Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) released new numbers, updating its COVID-19 death toll forecast through Feb. 1, 2021, in the U.S. The U.S. has seen daily deaths increase slightly to about 750 per day since August, and the newest model shows that number climbing to nearly 2,900 daily by the end of December, bringing the total deaths to about 363,000. Continue reading at KIRO7 TV.

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Associated Press
Washington Apple Commission downgrades crop forecast
State has fined 11 businesses over COVID-19 mask mandate
Decision pending on whether to replace West Seattle Bridge
COVID-19 coverage safety net has plenty of holes in US
Washington law allows bikes to use stop signs as yield signs
Lightning strikes ferry near Edmonds
‘One step forward, two steps back’: Pelosi dismisses latest White House COVID-19 aid offer
Global watchdog proposes tax overhaul for Big Tech
Stocks climb, closing out biggest weekly gain in 3 months
Protesters knock down Roosevelt, Lincoln statues in Portland
Lightning knocks Washington state ferry out of service
Oregon relaxes some asbestos rules to speed wildfire cleanup
Mechanical problems likely cause of industrial plant fire
Dairy industry commits to carbon neutrality or better by 2050
Lightning strikes Washington State Ferry
Court: Press, others remain exempt from dispersal orders
Felon who made ‘ghost guns’ sentenced to 5 years in prison
Washington state AG office fires chief investigator

Aberdeen Daily World
Guideline changes won’t affect local preps much
Safe Start Plan doesn’t do enough, say local bar/restaurant owners
Days after resumption of on-site learning, Raymond Elementary “individual” tests positive for COVID-19
GHPUD’s shut-off moratorium ends next week, but Inslee could step in
COVID cases reach 563, free testing moves to Elma Fairgrounds next week
Pacific County COVID-19 case count at 91
Flu shots especially encouraged this season by health officials
Op-ed: A good democracy requires disagreement, conflict and argument

Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
COVID-19 case counts for Washington, Whatcom County delayed due to processing issues
Whatcom County sees four new COVID-19 cases Saturday
Apartments may still be hard to find in Bellingham, but are rent prices improving?
Canadian immigration agency issues warning to families ready for cross-border reunions
After big increase Thursday, Whatcom County sees four new COVID-19 cases Friday
Inslee extends eviction moratorium through 2020, will use $15M grant to aid businesses
Highland Health COVID-19 outbreak spreads to 15 more people, causes 4 more deaths
Washington state reports 475 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday
U.S. Navy, state leaders at odds over proposal that could affect Washington’s orcas
4 governors agree to work together as NW salmon may have just 20 to 30 years left
Here are the new COVID-19 cases and deaths confirmed Friday for Washington state
Coronavirus updates: State passes 93k cases
At-home saliva COVID-19 test kits available in some states. How accurate are they?
Coronavirus updates: State nears 92k cases; cases in UW student outbreak rise
Here are the new COVID-19 cases and deaths confirmed Thursday for Washington state
Whatcom County sees largest single-day increase in new COVID-19 cases since June

Capital Press
WSDA predicts COVID-driven demand on food banks will last years
Apple sales focus on ‘home court’
Boosting barley: New WSU malt quality laboratory could increase barley acreage, profits
WDFW seeks seat on board overseeing conservation districts

Columbian
For 3rd day, Oregon reported more than 400 COVID-19 cases
In Our View: Cheers & Jeers: Good eats news; getting soaked

The Daily News
Sex ed bill, if passed, would have little local effect

Everett Herald (subscription required)
For some Snohomish County kids, a warehouse is a schoolhouse
Local libraries preparing to reopen at limited capacity
How do you teach auto shop remotely? Edmonds class finds out
What we know: Washington coronavirus outbreak at a glance
Comment: Want to help restaurants open up? #MaskUpWA

Highline Times
Junction Public Safety Meeting will look at local crime and solutions Oct. 13
SDOT update on West Seattle Bridge stabilization and release of stuck bearing
Op-ed: SDOT needs to do a more honest evaluation of an Immersed Tube Tunnel

The Inlander
Civil rights groups to Inslee: Stop sending children to facilities like the one that killed Cornelius Fredericks

Islands’ Weekly
San Juan County extends CARES Small Business Relief Grant deadline and eligibility
Letter from the Salish Sea
Editorial: Celebrating LGBTQ+ history this October

Journal of the San Juan Islands
State to provide $300,000 in emergency grants to Washington shellfish growers

Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
South Kitsap, Bremerton announce Nov. 9 return to classroom for some students
Graham: Kitsap high schools ramp up return-to-play discussions
148-unit apartment complex planned for Clear Creek Road in Silverdale
Kitsap County, cities received $24.4 million in COVID-19 relief. Here’s where that money has gone

News Tribune (subscription required)
Restoration of busy Puyallup bridge means 18-month closure
Bartell joins 2 other regional chains in succumbing to changing landscape of business
Pierce County reports 98 new COVID-19 cases
Coronavirus updates: State passes 93k cases
Orting moves into new $6.5 million city hall
Will a homeless shelter finally open in East Pierce County? Records show a plan for it
Fire, explosions damage asphalt plant near Commencement Bay, Tacoma fire says
Kindergarten enrollment is way down in WA. What does it mean for kids and families?

Olympian (subscription required)
Thurston schools struggle to provide internet access needed for remote learning
Olympia business among 11 fined for violating L&I mask rules
Thurston County COVID-19 cases soar on Sunday, rise by 25 to overall total of 1,445
National Guard cyber experts working to protect Washington state’s election security
Can communities of color get Congress’ help with the impact of climate change?
Protester who climbed tree in Capitol Forest is still ‘going strong,’ friend says
Could a ‘golden mask’ be in your business’s future? Thurston health officials think so

Peninsula Daily News
Port Angeles School District avoids staff cuts
Clallam County reports two additional virus cases
Clallam, Jefferson counties avoiding third wave so far
EYE ON CLALLAM: County considers 2021 budget

Puget Sound Business Journal
SBA just made PPP forgiveness easier for smaller loans. What about everyone else?
Fewer colleges than expected close because of Covid-19
Port of Seattle urges strict Covid-19 safety plans before Alaska cruises resume
Seattle, Tacoma working waterfronts wait for other parts of economy to rebound
Yelp says it will mark pages of businesses accused of racist conduct
Opinion: Privacy challenges ahead for telehealth adopters

Skagit Valley Herald
Anacortes stormwater coming under closer watch
Police department’s social worker has had big impact
Wolverines denied federal protection
Community Foundation grants bolster nonprofits

Spokesman Review
WSU, Gonzaga cancel spring break amid COVID-19 outbreak concerns
Spokane Police Department launches Safe Place program, encourages reporting of hate crimes
Spokane-area movie theaters to reopen with reduced capacity
‘We’re still here’: Colville tribal member’s long battle against declaration of extinction reaches Canadian Supreme Court
Doctor says Trump won’t transmit virus, stays mum on tests
Interim president David May: EWU will be ‘resized and refocused’ due to pandemic, budget cuts
In annual report, Spokane’s police watchdog repeats calls for independence

Tri-City Herald
Back to class: Finley, Burbank students return to school. Kennewick is next
Youngest of 14 newly announced Tri-Cities COVID victims was in his 40s
4 governors agree to work together as NW salmon may have just 20 to 30 years left
14 more COVID deaths reported in Tri-Cities area, after audit of death certificates
As state COVID-19 numbers tick upward, Inslee concerned about autumn
PNNL says online posts linking a Tri-Cities employee to the Proud Boys are unfounded

Walla Walla Union Bulletin (subscription required)
4 governors agree to work together for Northwest salmon
Pandemic buying depletes stores of big-ticket items
Amazon’s turnover rate amid pandemic is at least double the average
Wildfires deliver devastating hit to wildlife
Spokane becomes one of the first 15 cities in the world equipped with new ebikes
Environmental groups to dismiss case against Lower Valley dairy owners
Editorial: States does have authority to suspend scofflaws’ licenses

Washington Post
Trump’s Supreme Court nominee appears before Senate panel
White House pivots again on stimulus negotiations after bipartisan backlash
Trump’s children brought Secret Service money to the family business with their visits, records show
North Korea’s ‘monster’ missile sends menacing message to next U.S. president
Louisiana officials survey hurricane’s devastation and wonder how much federal aid they can expect
Trump taps U.S. Marine Band for White House event and raises questions about employing the military for political purposes
Landlords, lobbyists launch legal war against Trump’s eviction moratorium, aiming to unwind renter protections

Yakima Herald Republic
Three Yakima Valley school districts receive grant to expand youth mental health services
Bloomberg: The Fed is right and Trump is wrong: Stimulus can’t wait

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KING5 TV (NBC)
King County judges: Lack of electronic home detention 24/7 monitoring is against the law; courts will reduce use
Black-owned coffee shop in Shoreline rebounds with help from community after arson

KIRO7 TV (CBS)
Growing Seattle homeless encampments bring new problems, mounting frustration
Fire, explosions erupt at asphalt plant in Tacoma, causing damage
Defend police rally attracts dozens of black-clad opponents
COVID-19 cases rising in parts of Puget Sound region
Washington AG’s senior criminal investigator fired over BLM incident
President’s physician says Trump no longer a transmission risk
UW releases latest US COVID-19 model, projecting death toll
Rally held outside Northshore School District administration building demanding in-person special education classes
Wash. State Ferries sees increased ridership, reinstated schedules
Building that houses iconic Tacoma clothing store, barbershop to be razed for apartments

KOMO4 TV (ABC)
New COVID-19 projections from IHME show more cases, deaths; cold weather could be a factor

KNKX FM
WATCH LIVE: Amy Coney Barrett’s Supreme Court confirmation hearings
Enrollment in public schools across the state has dropped amid shift to remote learning
New whale watch licensing system will reduce noise, disturbance of endangered orcas

KUOW FM
WATCH LIVE: AMY CONEY BARRETT’S SUPREME COURT CONFIRMATION HEARINGS
Updates: Pandemic in Washington state
Democrats To Frame Barrett As Foe Of Affordable Care Act In Confirmation Hearings
How The Supreme Court Confirmation Hearings For Amy Coney Barrett Will Work
Medical Residents Learn To Treat The Growing Health Hazards Of Climate Change
KLOG: Gun deaths are way up in Seattle
READ: Amy Coney Barrett’s Opening Statement In Her Confirmation Hearing
‘Courts Are Not Designed To Solve Every Problem,’ Barrett To Say In Opening Statement
Call For Administration’s COVID-19 Vaccine Contracts To Be Disclosed
When will students return to the classroom in Seattle Public Schools?
China Joins WHO-Led Global Coronavirus Vaccine Effort As U.S. Sits It Out
Gun Control Groups Voice ‘Grave Concerns’ About Supreme Court Nominee’s Record
Enrollment Is Dropping In Public Schools Around the Country
Smoky Skies Are The New Normal. Are They Making Us Sick?
Supreme Court Refuses To Block Lower Court Order On Abortion Pills
Trump Touts Antibody Treatments For COVID-19, But Evidence Is Incomplete
Trump Still On Steroids: How These Drugs Are Typically Used To Treat COVID-19
How Trump’s Supreme Court Pick Might Hinder Climate Action

NW Public Radio
As Barrett Hearings Begin, A Look At Trump-McConnell Judge Appointments (Mostly White Males)
Conservation Groups Vow Challenge After Federal Decision Not To Protect Wolverines

Q13 TV (Fox)
Brandi Kruse: Is Seattle’s mayor the loneliest person in politics?

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MyNorthwest.com
IHME releases new projections for COVID-19 death toll by February
Possible tornado damages trees in Grays Harbor County
Edmonds ferry struck by lightning Saturday, route down to one boat
COVID-19 updates: Alaska Airlines offers rapid testing for Hawaii-bound travelers
Report finds culture of gender discrimination at Seattle-area tech companies

Friday, October 9

Inslee extends Washington’s moratorium on evictions through Dec. 31
Gov. Jay Inslee announced Thursday he would extend the existing moratorium on evictions in light of the economic downturn sparked by the new coronavirus. The extension will keep the moratorium in place through Dec. 31. Continue reading at Seattle Times. (Ted S. Warren / The Associated Press)

FBI charges six who it says plotted to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, as seven more who wanted to ignite civil war face state charges
Federal and state officials revealed Thursday that they had thwarted a plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, unsealing charges against 13 people who they say were involved in various plans to attack law enforcement, overthrow the government and ignite a civil war. Officials said the conspiracy — which was supposed to come to fruition before the election — seemed to be an ominous indication of how America’s civil unrest has energized violent extremists. Continue reading at Washington Post. (Associated Press)

Washington, Idaho refugee advocates decry Trump administration’s historically low resettlement limit
Advocates for refugees in Eastern Washington and Idaho are crying foul after the Trump administration on Sept. 30 proposed a historically low cap on the number of people to be given refuge in the United States. In a notification to Congress less than an hour before a statutory deadline, the administration proposed limiting refugee admissions to 15,000 in the fiscal year that began Oct. 1, down more than 82% since Trump took office and the lowest cap since the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program was established in 1980. Continue reading at The Spokesman-Review. (Molly Quinn)

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Associated Press
Decision pending on whether to replace West Seattle Bridge
Washington state AG office fires chief investigator
State has fined 11 businesses over COVID-19 mask mandate
Washington eviction moratorium extended through Dec. 31
What do loosened restrictions mean for youth sports in Washington?
US layoffs remain elevated as 840,000 seek jobless aid
State Supreme Court rejects effort to recall Seattle mayor
Air quality advisory again issued for much of Oregon

Auburn Reporter
Latest COVID numbers for Auburn and King County

Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
Inslee: Washington state to extend eviction halt, use $15M federal grant to aid businesses
Here are the new COVID-19 cases and deaths confirmed Thursday for Washington state
Whatcom County sees largest single-day increase in new COVID-19 cases since June
As some Whatcom students return next week, another district reveals its in-person plans
Enrollment is down at schools during COVID-19. Here’s what that means to Whatcom districts

Everett Herald (subscription required)
Boeing Future of Flight at Paine Field reopens — without tours
What we know: Washington coronavirus outbreak at a glance
Washington eviction moratorium extended through Dec. 31

Issaquah Reporter
State extends moratorium on some electric, gas shutoffs
Mayor presents the 2021 City of Issaquah budget

Peninsula Daily News
One new COVID-19 case in Clallam County
Clallam County to disperse more COVID-19 relief funds

Puget Sound Business Journal
‘Bankruptcy will be the answer for many retailers,’ analyst says
The feds won’t tax PPP loan forgiveness — but some states might
New forgiveness application for PPP borrowers with smaller loans
Workers with health insurance face rising out-of-pocket costs
While millions lost jobs, some executives made millions in company stock

Seattle Times (subscription required)
Coronavirus daily news updates, October 9: What to know today about COVID-19 in the Seattle area, Washington state and the world
Inslee extends Washington’s moratorium on evictions through Dec. 31
What do Gov. Inslee’s loosened COVID-19 restrictions mean for youth sports in Washington?

Skagit Valley Herald
Mount Vernon council reviews CARES funding, 2021 budget
Skagit County COVID-19 cases spiking again
Hunting, fishing seasons in full swing

Snoqualmie Valley Record
North Bend news: Water conservation and city projects
State still sifting through thousands of unemployment claims

Spokesman Review
Inslee extends rent moratorium through end of December
Governor warns college students spreading the virus: ‘There will be consequences’
Washington, Idaho refugee advocates decry Trump administration’s historically low resettlement limit
New jobless claims still declining in state, Spokane County
Opinion: Dawn Sidell, RN: Balancing the budget: Thinking about the who along with the how

Tri-City Herald
Despite Tri-Cities ‘high risk’ COVID rate, school reopening can be OK, says doctor
Longtime Kennewick School Board leader sickened with COVID
Hanford has had 175 cases of COVID-19, but no known site outbreak

Walla Walla Union Bulletin (subscription required)
Oregon sees highest COVID-19 daily case count yet
Yakima to be part of Microsoft pilot project to preserve smaller newsrooms
Editorial: Cuts coming to balance the city of Walla Walla’s budget

Washington Post
FBI charges six who it says plotted to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, as seven more who wanted to ignite civil war face state charges

Yakima Herald Republic
Voting 101: How Yakima County voters can submit their ballot
Firefighting gear, police vehicle replacements among Yakima city budget needs
Yakima County reports 29 new COVID-19 cases; no additional deaths

Broadcast

KING5 TV (NBC)
Report: Alaska Airlines, Boeing in talks for 737 MAX order
WSDOT warns about closures on 1st Ave. S. bridge, a detour for the closed West Seattle Bridge
Non-tribal cardroom worries Washington winter could make them fold
Inslee announces $15 million in federal funding for small businesses

KIRO7 TV (CBS)
Antibody cocktail given to President Trump to be tested on patients in Seattle
Peninsula School District pauses return to classrooms
Physician says Trump can return to public engagements Saturday: Live updates
Amazon responds to accusations about warehouse worker safety, shows COVID-19 changes
Despite eased rules, many movie theaters will remain closed
‘Forgotten’: Bothell family says remote learning plan failing special needs child
Tents extend outdoor dining in Kent

KOMO4 TV (ABC)
‘This is very disturbing:’ What is being done to protect Gov. Inslee from threats?
‘Black Lives Matter’ mural with anti-police messaging causes controversy in Seattle
COVID-19: Inslee extends eviction moratorium, announces grant for aid to businesses
Seattle researchers recruit volunteers for Regeneron antibody drug used to treat President

KNKX FM
Enrollment in public schools across the state has dropped amid shift to remote learning
Seattle customers react with sadness to news of $95 million sale of Bartell Drugs to Rite Aid
New whale watch licensing system will reduce noise, disturbance of endangered orcas

KUOW FM
‘Everything’s Gone’: Rural Washington Struggles After ‘Blow Torch’ Of A Wildfire
Contact Tracing Still Taking Place For Recent Trump Fundraiser
Michigan Lieutenant Governor Discusses Plot To Overthrow State’s Government
Smoky Skies Are The New Normal. Are They Making Us Sick?
Trump Calls Harris A ‘Monster,’ Reviving A Pattern Of Attacking Women Of Color
Michigan AG Says White Supremacist Groups Behind Plot To Kidnap Gov. Whitmer
Supreme Court Refuses To Block Lower Court Order On Abortion Pills
Puget Sound doctors picket, threaten to strike against MultiCare amid Covid-19 safety concerns
‘The day I was reduced to a Black birthing body.’ A doctor reflects on pregnancy
Trump Says Gold Star Families May Have Infected Him With COVID-19
White House Physician Expects Trump’s ‘Safe Return To Public Engagements’ Saturday
Past CDC Director Urges Current One To Stand Up To Trump
How Have American Billionaires Gotten Richer Despite Pandemic Recession?

Q13 TV (Fox)
Pelosi announces bill under 25th Amendment after questioning Trump’s fitness to serve
University of Washington researchers starting clinical trial on Regeneron COVID treatment
Renters, property owners say Inslee’s extension of eviction moratorium falls short
UW Medical: 1 in 3 COVID survivors experiencing long-term symptoms post virus
SPD launches new community response team, reports immediate success and faster response times to 911 calls

Thursday, October 8

Washington’s re-opening plan just got more flexible
Libraries, theaters, some youth sports and more will now have fewer restrictions in Washington state during certain stages of re-opening. It’s part of Governor Inslee’s revised plan announced Tuesday as Washington looks towards the fall. It outlines what activities are possible while keeping coronavirus at bay. Continue reading at KUOW. (Joshua McNichols)

Report: Washington dubbed top state to be an educator during 2020
Washington state ranked as the best state for teachers, according to a recent report by WalletHub. The report compared 50 states (and D.C.) in the U.S. based on key indicators of teacher friendly environments. WalletHub noted that teachers in some states are more fairly paid and better protected in the current pandemic than in others. Continue reading at Puget Sound Business Journal. (WalletHub)

With months to spare, 2020 ties record on billion-dollar natural disasters, NOAA says
With months left in 2020, the United States has already tied a record for the most billion-dollar natural disasters. So far, the country has had more than a dozen climate and weather catastrophes that cost at least $1 billion in damages, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Continue reading at The Bellingham Herald. (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration)